We’re introducing one of our Community Gardeners each week on the run up to spring – after all, it always helps to know a friendly face! This week Stuart of Oxgangs Growers tells us a little about himself and how gardening has shaped his life! Let’s hear a little about you! Where are you from, and what brought you to …
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Meet Our Community Gardeners: Johanna, Dumbiedykes Growers
March 1, 2024
We’re introducing one of our Community Gardeners each week on the run up to spring – after all, it always helps to know a friendly face! This week Johanna talks about a memorable garden she worked in as well as the wonderful work Dumbiedykes Growers are doing in their area, and shares her love of mushrooms! Let’s hear a little …
Meet Our Community Gardeners: Sylva, Muirhouse Neighbourhood Garden
February 23, 2024
We’re introducing one of our Community Gardeners each week on the run up to spring, after all, it always helps to know a friendly face! This week Sylva shares a little about herself, how she got into gardening, and what she loves to grow. Let’s hear a little about you! Where are you from, and what brought you to …
Meet Our Community Gardeners: Gaby, Hutchison Neighbourhood Garden
February 15, 2024
Spring is thankfully not too far away, and with that you may be looking to get involved in your local community garden to spend time outdoors, grow some delicious fruit and veg, and meet new people – but we know starting something new can be daunting. We’re introducing one of our Community Gardeners each week on the run up to …
Meet Our Community Gardeners: Faith Davies, Broomhouse
February 8, 2024
Spring is thankfully not too far away, and with that you may be looking to get involved in your local community garden to spend time outdoors, grow some delicious fruit and veg, and meet new people – but we know starting something new can be daunting. We’ll be introducing one of our Community Gardeners each week on the run …
Highlights of 2023
December 20, 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we are looking back on what we achieved this year in collaboration with our partners, volunteers, and the local people who participate in growing projects across Edinburgh. Here is a look at some of the highlights! 2023 was marked by the Edinburgh Growing Together project, which is delivered by Edible Estates, funded by City …
Meet Our New Team Member! Kate: Lend A Hand Development Officer
November 30, 2023
We’re delighted to welcome Kate to our team! Read on to learn more about what she’ll be doing, what she hopes to achieve, and what knowledge she brings to the role. I’m Kate, and I’m Edible Estates’ new Lend A Hand Project Development Officer. The project offers informal training opportunities in joinery, horticulture, and landscaping to people who are over …
Leith’s Citadel Gardeners Are Transforming Their Growing Space
November 10, 2023
The Citadel Gardeners in Leith are a group supported by Bethany Christian Trust, and have been gardening together since 2020, when they restored a neglected site which was being used as a dumping ground. Edinburgh Growing Together is supporting the group by providing a Community Gardener to lead workshops, as well as materials to build growing beds. Over the last …
Project Update: Muirhouse Neighbourhood Garden
November 2, 2023
In 2021, Edible Estates was asked by Community Renewal, an organisation supporting community development in Muirhouse, to identify how community greenspace projects could be developed in the area after a group of local people expressed interest in becoming involved in a greenspace project. Surveys and design workshops revealed local people would like a neighbourhood garden space in their area. After …
School Farm: Canal View and Sighthill Primary End Of Term Update
October 12, 2023
With the first term of the school year over, here’s a little peak at what our Canal View and Sighthill Primary School Farmers have been up to! Canal View Primary This term, Canal View School Farm has been all about harvesting and bringing on young plants for the winter crops. P7s chatted lots about what they could cook with their …
Lend a Hand
Volunteering opportunities for people over 50 and out of employment. Edible Estates are offering informal training sessions for over 50 year olds who want to gain confidence and know-how whilst giving back to the community. Lend a hand to project in Edible Estates’ community gardens and green spaces including building timber sheds and raised beds, helping with renovation works, maintaining …
Featured Grower: Rab, Hawkhill Allotments
September 19, 2023
Our Garden Development Officer Pippa recently sat down to have a chat with grower Rab about his garden, what he has been growing this season, and what he enjoys about community gardening. During the interview, a fellow gardener popped in to say that Rab is always lending a hand with her plot, and that she benefits from his growing as …
Project Update: Hutchison Neighbourhood Garden
August 22, 2023
Edible Estates were asked by Edinburgh Council to work with the residents of Hutchison (an estate in the SW of Edinburgh,) to identify ways in which greenspaces in the neighbourhood could be improved with the support of the community and Council. In 2019, we ran a series of community consultations, during which the establishment of a neighbourhood garden in local greenspace …
Project Update: Broomhouse Orchard
July 17, 2023
In 2023, Broomhouse Growers acquired a new site in Broomhouse, with the intention of creating a community orchard and nature space, transforming the previously abandoned and unloved bit of land. The project was borne from a desire to expand upon the Broomhouse Community Garden, which is a small and highly developed site. The two sites will work to compliment one …
Craigentinny Community Garden: Completed Upgrade
July 10, 2023
We recently worked with growers at Craigentinny Community Gardening Project to design a rainwater collection roof for their shipping container, which was then implemented by our Growing Youth Team. The gardeners are enjoying their new space, alongside a mural they added – it makes for a cheery community space in which to gather, store tools, and collect rainwater! Funded by …
Talking All Things Sunflower Pantry
June 16, 2023
As part of the Your Local Pantry (YLP) network, Edible Estates partnered with Wester Hailes Growing Communities and The Health Agency to open Sunflower Pantry in the Clovenstone Community Centre back in November 2022. The project has seen a steady increase in membership and some welcome developments since it’s opening. So, what is a Local Food Pantry? What does it aim to …
Canal View Primary School Farm: May Update
May 29, 2023
Across May, Canal View Primary School Farm pupils have been sowing and caring for fast growing crops like radish and salads, with hopes to have a harvest before the summer holidays. Meanwhile, their tomato plants have been potted-up and kept in the warmth of the polytunnel until the cool nights have passed. The P6 class have planted second early potatoes which they hope …
Edible Estates Partner With Inch Plant Nursery To Deliver Over 5500 Plants To Community Gardens Across Edinburgh
May 16, 2023
Edible Estates have partnered with The City of Edinburgh Council’s Inch Plant Nursery to provide the 35 gardens receiving support via our Edinburgh Growing Together Project with a variety of vegetable, herb, and fruit plug plants, grown by Janice and the team. The offer saw vast uptake, with a total of 5500 plants ordered. We are delighted that the offer was particularly popular …
Sighthill Primary School Farm Pupils Win Gold At Royal Caledonian Spring Show Schools Competition
May 15, 2023
We are delighted that pupils attending Sighthill Primary School Farm had their hard work growing daffodils recognised at the Royal Calendonian Horticultural Society’s Spring Show Schools Competition. With support from School Farm Leader, Shona, in November 2022 P6 & 7 pupils planted daffodils in preparation for The RCHS Spring Show Schools Competition which which took place at Saughton Park on 1st-2nd April 2023. They plunged …